Perfusionist Perfusion Services (E)

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a Perfusionist to set up and operate extracorporeal and related devices for cardiac surgery, while monitoring patients' physiologic functions and reporting on care effectiveness.

Requires graduation from an accredited Perfusion Education Program or MO licensure; 3–5 years' perfusion experience preferred; board certification within one year. Strong analytical, communication, time management, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Education Program or MO licensed perfusionist.
• MO Clinical Perfusionist license; must obtain permanent licensure within 1 year.
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within 1 year.
• Preferred: 3–5 years' perfusion experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extracorporeal and related devices used in cardiac surgery.
• Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems for diagnostics.
• Monitor and record patients' physiologic functions and report care effectiveness.
• Supervise and train cardiology technologists and students.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Prioritizing

Decision making

Planning

Presentation skills

Education

Perfusion Education Program

MO Licensed Clinical Perfusionist

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1057 Perfusion Services South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics.

CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

The Perfusionist is responsible for the set up and operation of extracorporeal and related devices used in cardiac surgery. Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. Performs or directs others to perform appropriate tests prior to bypass. Monitors and records patients' physiologic functions/requirements and reports effectiveness of care to other team members. The Perfusionist supervises and trains other cardiology technologists and students.Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Education Program OR MO Licensed Clinical Perfusionist Experience: Preferred: 3-5 years' perfusion experience Skills: Strong analytical/problem solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills. Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Self Starter. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: MO Clinical Perfusionist or Provisional Perfusionist License. Must obtain Permanent Clinical Perfusionist license within 1 year of hire Required: Certification by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within one year of hire.